Resources
Stair project guides
Reference
Staircase project questions and terminology
Plain answers about stair parts, project types and what a contractor needs to know, for homeowners planning stair work.
Flooring questions for stair projects
How stairs relate to surrounding floors, what happens to hallway and landing flooring, and how related flooring requests are handled.
Cosmetic vs. structural stair problems
How to tell surface issues from problems that need a qualified structural assessment.
Comparisons
Stair refinishing vs. tread replacement
How to compare refinishing existing treads with replacing them, and the conditions that point to each.
Wood vs. iron balusters
Comparing wood and iron balusters for appearance, maintenance and what a conversion involves.
Handrail and newel post options
Railing systems, newel styles and choices to consider when replacing handrails and posts.
Preparation
Removing stair carpet: what to expect
What happens when carpet comes off stairs, what you might find underneath, and how to prepare.
Coordinating stair stain with floors and rails
How to choose stair stain and paint colors that work with adjacent floors, handrails and risers.
Preparing an occupied home for stair work
How to plan around stair work while living in the home: access, dust, drying time, pets and safety.
Pricing factors
What affects the cost of a stair project
The real factors behind stair project estimates, without invented prices.
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